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Visit to NBOS 3, Sepang Agriculture Site

10 Feb 2017 - Chief Executive of MiDAS, Lt Gen Dato' Suhaimi Bin Hj Mohd Zuki visit to NBOS 3 Sepang Agricultural Site on 10th February 2017.The aim of the visit is to look at the progress of rock melon planting under NBOS 3 programme. This initiative involved strategic collaboration between Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), to be specified MARDI. It is about utilization of MAF idle land with high value agricultural product. The MAF veteran will be given training to cultivate rock melon so that they can used it to generate income once they retired.

MiDAS Dialogue 04/2017

28 February 2017 - MiDAS Dialogue Series 04/2017 titled “Terrorism” was successfully organised by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) on the 28th February 2017, at MiDAS Auditorium, Ministry of Defence, and Kuala Lumpur. The talk was delivered by Lt Gen Vinod G Khandare, Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) India. He deliberated and gave an insight into terrorism / militancy activities within India and its border. It generated a healthy discussion with participants posing numerous questions that require in-depth and detailed information from the speakers. The visit ended with exchange of memento.

Discussion on the establishment of King Salman Centre for International Peace (KSCIP)- Team 3 (Content)

14 March 2017- A discussion on the establishment of King Salman Centre for International Peace (KSCIP) - Team 3 (Content) between MinDef and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) was held at MiDAS. The discussion was chaired by Lt Gen Dato' Suhaimi bin Hj Mohd Zuki, MiDAS Chief Executive. The USIM delegation led by Prof Dato Dr. Musa Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of USIM was also given an insight into MiDAS organisation and its function as a think tank for MinDef. As a token of appreciation Puan Siti Salmiah, CDSRC Senior Officer presented Prof Dato Dr. Musa Ahmad with MiDAS's publication.

The establishment of King Salman Centre International Peace (KSCIP)- 2nd Commitee Meeting

Briefing on Chinese and North Korean Military Modernization and Islamic State Influence in Southeast Asia

29 March 2017- Midas has been the venue for the brief on Chinese and North Korean Military Modernization and Islamic State Influence in Southeast Asia. It was delivered by Mr. Jon Grevatt from the Asia Pacific Defense Industry Analyst Jane’s Aerospace, Defense and Security. The brief that focus on the trends, development and challenges was organised by Bahagian Operasi Latihan Pertahanan (BOLP). The brief has able to enlighten the new insight as well as keep the participants on the latest update on regional security issues.

MiDAS Dialogue 05/2017

04 April 2017 - MiDAS Dialogue Series 05/2017 titled “Counter Terrorism From Pakistan's Perspective” was successfully organised by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) on the 04th April 2017 at MiDAS Auditorium, Ministry of Defence, Kuala Lumpur. The talk was delivered by Dr. Maria Sultan, President of South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) University. She deliberated and gave an insight into terrorism / militancy activities within Pakistan and its border. It generated a healthy discussion with participants posing numerous questions that require in-depth and detailed information from the speakers. The talk ended with exchange of memento.